#and both appropriate from closed practices that usually come from poc

[plumrabbit]

DA Fandom and moving forward - Calling In vs. Calling Out

Hi everyone,

As a PoC member of the DA fandom, I felt I have been quiet for long enough on the issues that have been presented recently. I am not here to argue against or on behalf of any individual or group, I am only here to present some information that I hope will be helpful moving forward. This is a long post, but it’s my hope that if you read it and want to help contribute to making this place better for everyone, then you will be willing to try to put what is said here into practice.

Since I am a relatively small blog, I wanted to start with a little personal introduction that will segue into the topic at hand. My name is Liz (you can call me Jade too, that’s part of my middle name), and I am a mixed race, “ambiguously brown”, aspec person from Canada. I grew up around mostly other immigrant families, attended predominantly non-white schools that were run by mostly white admins, and completed my degrees at a very white university in a field that does not have much racial diversity. I have experienced racism first-hand many times including, but not limited to, name-calling/slurs, fetishization/exotification, being followed by staff, people second-guessing my name, jokes about hurting/killing people of my race, etc. as well as witnessing racism directed at my friends and peers. I know exactly what it’s like to be exhausted and feel unsafe or othered.  There is, however, one thing I need to point out about the multitude of instances of racism I’ve experienced - most of them were caused by ignorance, and not malice. Yes there are absolute assholes out there, but personally I can count those people I’ve encountered on one hand (I am not speaking for everyone, though). The vast majority of racism, bigotry and general harmful acts come from a place of ignorance, particularly on left-leaning tumblr (to clarify, this discussion is centered around well-meaning people and not the actual lost causes). When I say ignorance, I don’t mean a lack of education or intelligence, I mean not being able to see or understand an issue from another person’s perspective. It’s not quite the same as empathy either (where empathy means you are able to feel another person’s emotions), but fighting ignorance does require empathy. It also requires knowledge on the context of the specific situation, and that I believe is the crux of the problem.  I think the main reason why this is issue is particularly prevalent in the DA fandom is a result of the too-close-to-reality-to-ignore inspirations that have been confirmed by the devs. Yes, it’s fiction, but there are also a lot of people that see themselves (mis)represented in the themes and characters. And what one person sees as disrespectful, another person may not see at all. This can come full circle, too, for example: one person sees themselves and their trauma represented in a character, another person sees their race misrepresented in the same character. Person 1 uses the character as a comfort character or coping strategy. Person 2 thinks using that character in certain situations is disrespectful. Neither one sees the other’s perspective.  This is where intersectionality starts to come into play, and requires empathy and effort to address the intentions and emotions of the other person. Perhaps person 1 is LGBTQ+ and has been traumatized by being as such, and uses Dorian as a character to explore their trauma. Perhaps person 2 is Brown, and racism towards their people is their trigger, and thinks person 1 did not do Brown representation justice in their creative works.  Looking at this more specifically, person 1 may have put Dorian in sexual situations. Person 2 feels that the way it was conveyed was fetishist or exotified. Person 2 doesn’t know person 1′s intentions. Person 1 is not aware of certain descriptions that are racist (e.g. using food to describe a PoC’s skin tone). Perhaps person 1 was self-inserting and wanted to feel desirable on their own terms, but this gave person 2 that squick factor.  Now person 2 wants to address this issue, and I think this is where a call-in (not a call-out) would be appropriate. Here is a good infographic that compares the two: 

(Original source)

Note that there is quite a large difference in the language used. Going back to the above example, person 2 could privately message person 1 asking them why they chose to represent Dorian the way they did, with specific examples, and using call-in language (and I’m going to get back to this in a minute). 

The point of this post and infographic isn’t meant to tell marginalized groups how they should be bringing up issues (though it is a good guide if you are concerned about being polite, particularly to a first time offender), it’s intended to demonstrate to people unintentionally participating in harmful behaviour what a call-out vs. call-in looks like. For PoC and other marginalized groups, yes it does take emotional labour to use call-in language and to try to understand someone that wounded you (here is a good read that incorporates the concept of emotional labour for call-ins, and discusses asking yourself if you are ready to do so). For the people who have unintentionally hurt a marginalized individual or group, please understand that someone calling you in is not an attack, it’s a chance to explain why you expressed something the way you did. 

That being said, we may have reached another hurdle. What if you call someone in, and the person called in does not want to discuss the fact that they were inserting their personal trauma? I think this is where things start to get a bit messy, but I am of the opinion that if you’ve unintentionally triggered someone else’s trauma through ignorance present in your work, you owe it to them to at the very least mention that you were inserting your trauma, without having to bring up specifics (anyone is allowed to set boundaries). From there, the discussion can be hopefully be opened up to learning from each other, and reaching a consensus. Sometimes that consensus requires the creator to edit or remove their work. As an addendum, if you are a creator that unintentionally hurt someone with your work that didn’t have an ulterior personal motivation, it’s your responsibility to understand why what you did was wrong, apologize, remove the work and do better next time. I know some people cherish their OCs, but you are allowed to change your perspective and make adjustments to your character without erasing them entirely. Now we’ve reached another potential obstacle - what if an offender doesn’t respond to your call-in? First of all, ask yourself, did you actually call them in, or did you attack them? Here is a good opinion piece from a Black professor on this matter. I’d like to clarify that I am not trying to tone police, I am speaking as someone that used to go ham on ignorant people on Facebook and Reddit, and has since changed their tactics and has even gotten through to Trump supporters (some of this stems from my spiritual growth as well, but that is not the point here).  There is another issue to address here now as well - what if you have tried, repeatedly, to call someone in and they just don’t change their behaviour? Alright, then it’s probably time to call them out. But again, ask yourself, did you truly try to get through to them? If so, well, at the end of the day, some people are, unfortunately, lost causes. In summary, a call-in is meant to come from a place of wanting to help someone who has seemingly gone astray, because you are worried about their thoughts, feelings, and behaviours towards a marginalized group. You know that if they made a mistake it isn’t them, isn’t their heart, and you want them to be able to understand why what they did hurt others, and give them the chance to correct themselves. It comes from a place of love and acceptance, because you don’t want your friends to harbour negative beliefs.  Finally, I want to give a real example of this in action. My cousin is a photographic artist, and was recently called in to discuss the nature of one of her pieces. Her subjects are usually people, and they come from a wide variety of backgrounds. To help support BLM (she does a lot of work to help fight racism in general), she auctioned off one of her pieces. The subject of the piece happened to be a Black woman. She was called in by Black members of her art community to discuss how people bidding on an art piece that featured a person from a marginalized group perpetuated the ogling and monetization of Black people. She gave a response that acknowledged that her piece did perpetuate this issue, because she wanted to raise awareness of this historical harm, and recognized that her intention was ignorant of this perspective. The Black community also acknowledged that the piece itself was not harmful in any way, only that the surrounding issue that they were painfully aware of needed to be brought to light. The auction went ahead, and the piece sold for ~$1000, all of which was donated to BLM.  I think as a fandom we should be cognizant of when a work itself is harmful, or when the intention is harmful. Sometimes they overlap, sometimes they don’t. Both are talking points, and we should not be afraid to discuss them, but this requires respect from all parties. We also do need to be able to recognize what is strictly fiction, versus what has real-world impacts. My askbox is always open and my DMs are open to mutuals if you would like anything clarified or expanded upon. Or, if you’d just like to discuss a topic, vent, or have any questions about my own beliefs, you are welcome to reach out. I am happy to discuss anything, as long as there is mutual respect. 

#fandom critical #da fandom #da fandom critical #fandom racism #tw: racism #tw: trauma #dragon age #dragon age inquisition #call out culture

[echoes-of-realities]

hello! this is completely random but i saw in your bio that you have a BA in anthropology. I'm currently trying to figure out what I want to do with my life and anthropology sounds really nice. Are the jobs opportunities good when you graduate? I'm also from Canada! Thank you!

Hey! I’m going to put all this under a cut cause it’s, uh, a Lot of information lmao.

So I don’t know how much you know about anthropology, but the cool thing about it if you’re going into research, is that you can do basically anything with it tbh! At its most simple, anthro is the study of humanity, so that includes literally anything to do with humans. What to study residential school experiences of Indigenous people in Canada? There’s a plethora of research opportunities about First Nations people, usually under the sub-discipline of Indigenous anthropology. What to study the effects of the lack of media representation for LGBTQ+ people? Queer Theory is a huge aspect of modern anthropology. What to study human evolution in the Horn of Africa? Paleoanthropology is a huge field. What to know Far Too Much about projectile points across the prairies? Archaeology is for you. Want to study RV-ing retirees? There’s literally a book on it.

Anthropology is broken down into four sub-disciplines: 

Linguistic Anthropology: Studies relationship between culture and language; everything from language revitalization to how language usage can further oppression. This field is closely tied to linguistics, but is actually very different to it. Linguistics generally studies the structure of language, while linguistic anthropology studies how language can produce/maintain culture, and vice versa.

Biological Anthropology: Sometimes called physical anthropology, it’s the study of humans and non-human primates in terms of biology, evolution, and demography; paleoanthropology and primatology both fit here, as does forensic anthropology. I.e., the TV show Bones, except actually accurate lmao. Don’t get me wrong, I love Bones and it’s actually what got me interested in anthropology in the first place, but literally every time I watch an ep now I’m like “You can’t estimate sex from that. That’s wrong you can’t estimate race. Age estimates range from 24-82 not within two years. You can’t do that!” ff

Archaeology: There’s a Whole Bunch of specializations in arch like bioarchaeology or lithic analysis or pottery analysis; archaeology is kind of….. lagging behind the other subdisciplines in terms of feminist theory and queer theory and treating PoC respectfully. (Especially Indigenous people, NAGPRA exists because archaeologists continually dug up Indigenous graves and then refused to give the Native Americans and First Nations the remains back so……) But! There are a lot of younger archaeologists reforming the discipline and making feminist and queer theory more common in the field. Black Feminist Archaeology by Whitney Battle-Baptiste is the first archaeologists that comes to mind off the top of my head in terms of including more PoC voices in archaeology, but there’s Many others doing good work!

This is totally a self-plug lmao but if you want to know more about homophobia and sexual harassment in archaeology, which is unfortunately rather commonplace, here’s a link to my final project for my Gender in Archaeology class about the topic, it’s a narrative video game and I’ve Very Proud of it.

Cultural Anthropology: Just like it sounds, this is the study of cultures. “Culture” is a Really Contentious term in anthropology and there’s no way I’m getting into the decades of debates here lmao. But essentially, cultural anthropologists study all aspects of different cultures, from the Big Men of the Indigenous peoples in Papua New Guinea to gender relations in small fishing villages in Portugal to homeless drug addicts in urban centres. Often issues of cultural appropriation, racism, homophobia, gender vs. sex (spoiler: they’re Very Different and completely depend on the culture), and oppression fall into this subdiscipline, but they can be explored in every field of anthro.

If you Really want a taste of Cultural Anthropology, watch Ongka’s Big Moka, which I’ve watched no less than seven times because basically Every Intro level anthro class plus second year classes without prereq’s show it. My best friend who’s also in anthro and I joke that we know more about Ongka than we do certain family members, which is 100% true.

So, as you can see based on the subdisciplines, there’s a Whole Realm of possibilities when it comes to jobs. The most common is basically going into research (which includes ethnographies), becoming a professor at a post-secondary institution, or going into applied anthropology.

Research: Research can be done on basically any topic, but anthropological research is rather unique (some sociology research uses the same practices, but not as commonly as anthro). Of course, there’s the research that archaeology and paleanthropology do that falls closer to a “hard science”, but cultural anthropological research is different. Ethnographic research is holistic and includes living in the community for an extended period of time (usually over a year), learning the language, and participant observation (you must participate in the community you’re studying; this is where researchers in “hard sciences” usually scoff and accuse anthropology as being subjective and not objective, which is true, but what most scientists don’t like to acknowledge is that all science is subjective because it is done by imperfect humans).

Professor: In order to become a prof, you need to have a master’s degree (people with masters can teach undergrad, people with a doctorate can teach graduate courses), so you do need an area of research to do your thesis on. Most anthropologists eventually become college/university profs once their research days end, or they teach during the school year and do their research during the summer. One of my fave profs does bioarchaeology in Tanzania every couple summers with some grad students so!

Applied Anthropology: Applied anthropology is probably the biggest area of careers tbh. Technically applied anthropology is just anthro applied to practical problems, so it can technically be anything. Most often, it includes medical anthropology (which is one of my areas of research studies how cultural ideologies of health and wellbeing go into healing, Lots of interesting commentaries on Western medicine and traditional medicine and how one culture’s idea of “healthy” is often Very Different to another’s), work with NGOs or activism organizations, archaeologists, museum or archive work, ecological or environmental anthropology, political anthropology, economic anthropology, forensic anthropology, and so many more tbh.

So yeah, that’s a rundown of anthropology and the ways your career can go. Honestly—and this isn’t me being all “my field is the Best Field” or anything lol—I think everyone would benefit from taking a couple anthro courses. I took The Anthropology of Sex, Gender, and Age in culture my first semester of my first year, and it’s still one of my favourite courses ever, and honestly I think that everyone going to college should take that course. Not only do you learn about how sex, gender, and age all culturally determined (no, sex is not biological because “biological” is culturally determined; most Papua New Guinean tribes have no concept of chromosomes, so “sex” isn’t based on chromosomes for them), but you’re also taught empathy in that class. Same with the Anthropology of Race and Racism class I took. Being uncomfortable is the most important part of unlearning toxic ideologies, and those two classes really embrace the uncomfortable. The biggest thing you need to be an anthropologist is empathy imo. The main goal of anthropology is to gain an emic perspective (i.e., an “insider’s” perspective) when doing research. I was always Really interested in social studies as a kid because I loved learning about different cultures so anthro is basically the “adult” version of that lmao and anthropology is essentially an extension of that.

I will say, that it’s pretty hard to do anything in anthro without at least a masters degree, so you have to be prepared to do A Lot of schooling. As for job prospects after grad, it depends entirely on where you live and what field you wanna go into. There’s far more job opportunities for anthropology in Toronto than in a small town with 7,000 people. And the fields really matter too. For example, if you want to practice forensic anthropology in Canada, you essentially have to wait for the current forensic anthropologist to die or retire, whichever comes first, before you even have a chance at a job. But as for medical anthropology or anthropology that involves working with or researching for Indigenous peoples, especially in Canada, there’s basically always job opportunities because they are in high demand of research or of people who can act as consultants.

Anyways, this is Long but I hope it helps, and btw, this basically only scratches the Surface of anthropology. I didn’t go into anthro’s long, uh, let’s say shitty history, for simplicity’s sake, of racism and colonialism here, not because I’m ignore it but just because it’s Long and I don’t have the time right now lol. But most modern good anthropologists don’t shy away from criticizing anthro and being vocal about it’s past and current issues, as well as advocating for how to fix them. Anyways. If you have any other questions feel free to send me another ask, or just PM me too! I’m happy to give information about anthropology!!

#anon #ask #I'm actually presenting to a high school about careers in anthro next week so this was helpful lol! #basically I'm going to use most of this for that presentation so that's partially while this is so long #the other part is that I Ramble lmao

[hq-cuties-pls]

Admin Emma’s Smut Guide or How I Learned to Stop Worrying and Love the Word ‘Cock.’

Hi there! Admin Emma here! Sorry I haven’t been posting a lot lately; life has been a little crazy and I’ve been working on this super long project that I am tantalizingly close to finishing and I don’t want to lose momentum, so I’ve been hyperfocused on it. It’s not Haikyuu, but I will still probably post a link here so anyone interested can still read it.

Anyway, I am sort of aware that smut is sort of my forte… it’s weird to have that legacy, but I do know that it’s tricky for a lot of writers. And you know what? That’s ok! So today, at the request of a few of my writer friends, I am going to pass along some knowledge!

Full disclosure: I have had sex before. I have a tiny human sleeping in the other room as proof that I have had sex before. But this is not entirely necessary to writing good smut, even though it helps. Knowing your own body and reactions is a good way to bring authenticity to a scene, but it’s not required. Also, please keep in mind that I will mostly be talking about penises and vaginas together today, considering that is the majority that I write.  

So, to start, here are my Rules for Smut Writing:

1. Don’t just think about the What, but the Who, Where, How and Why

- One of the biggest mistakes that writers new to smut make is thinking that the act of sex will speak for itself and just… write sex. The ‘he put his penis into her vagina and it felt good’ stuff. This is a good start, but it can sort of read like an Ikea manual--insert part a into slot 2 to achieve orgasm. Character and relationship development is a big part of good smut. Why should I, the reader, care that these two people are having sex? What does it mean to feel good? Who are they to each other?

2. Language Matters

- I tend to find words like ‘penis’ and ‘vagina’ in smut writing to be a bit… clinical. It’s not absolutely wrong to use them, per se, but a big part of writing smut is setting a mood, and they can rip you out of the mood very easily. I tend to stick to the ‘Just Use ‘Cock’’ rule when it comes to describing genitalia, and it works wonders, but sometimes it’s not right for your scene. ‘Cock’ is a little abrasive for softer sex scenes, so you might have to find something else that fits the mood. Just remember that your word choices will affect the mood. “He grabbed her tits” vs “He touched her breasts” have totally different moods and belong in totally different scenes. (See below)

3. Take Your Time

- Most writers are so excited to get to the actual intercourse they tend to sacrifice the pacing of the scene in an effort to get penises into vaginas as quickly as possible. And that’s just… not good. The pacing and timing of the scene is so important. Unless your goal is to drop your reader right into the middle of the actual sex--which can be effective--you have to build it up a little bit. I have found myself thinking ‘dear fucking lord, this smut scene is quickly becoming a smut novel’ but when have you, as a reader, ever been reading a piece thinking ‘this is great, but I wish there was LESS of it.’ Fucking never, is my guess. Let your scene build; let those long, lingering touches be long and lingering; let them make-out for three straight paragraphs. If it gets flabby, you can cut some in the editing process but during the writing process, the more time between the the first smooches and The Big O, the better.

4. Write What You’re Into

- Smut writing is about honesty and vulnerability. Not just between characters, but for the writer as well. A person’s writing is a little window in how their mind works, what they find funny, what they like in partners and friends, and yes, what they find sexy. I run a request blog, sure, but my smut writing is still pretty catered to what I am into, and in my opinion, that is a huge part of what makes it enjoyable for others. You have to be honest when you’re writing smut, because your readers will absolutely sense if you aren’t into what you’re writing. If you’re trying to sell something as sexy, then you have to think it’s sexy first. I’ve read a few romance novels in my time, and I can always tell when the writer is very clearly not into what is happening on the page. Conversely, I can always tell when a writer is into something just by their writing alone. So if you’re not into bondage, a/b/o dynamics, or razor-wire suspension, then don’t write about it.

These are absolutely not hard and fast rules, and they may or may not work for you, but most of the really good smut I’ve read in my time have followed these rules.

Some of the best advice I’ve ever gotten when it comes to writing smut is to remember your Five Senses. Not only does it keep things from getting too repetitive (because let’s be real, there are only so many descriptors that sound sexy) but it really helps put the reader into the moment. Here, an example for you (featuring Daichi, because I’m trash):

Daichi ran his hand over your leg, pressing your thighs apart with his. He growled, tasting your wetness with his fingers, before he rolled his cock into you, bottoming out in a single thrust. He took it slow at first, letting you get acclimated, before he picked up his pace. He fell forward, moulding his body to yours, before he pounded into you.

I mean… that’s ok. Not great, but ok. A good start. However:

Daichi brushed his fingertips down your leg, sending shivers down your spine. In his deep voice, his hum of approval sounded more like a growl; the primal sound made heat boil in your core. His thick thighs pressed yours apart, exposing you to the cool air. His rough fingers gathered your wetness, and the slick pop of him tasting you was explosively loud in the quiet room. The hands that pried you apart shivered, like he was as affected by all this as you were. You wanted his cock; you needed that unbearable heat. The smell of his sweat and sex overwhelmed you, and when you looked over your shoulder at him, he stared at you like you were the only person in the entire world. Affection bloomed in your chest when his lips turned into a wobbly smile, and his eyes filled with such warmth and love that ease settled into your chest.

That’s better. And the sex hasn’t even happened yet. But even if you, personally, have never had that happen to you before, you can really feel it, right? That’s because I’m evoking your five senses. Even if you’ve never had sex, you can relate with a lot of the language because the sounds, the smells, and the sensations are familiar and relatable. Also as a side note, even though the POV is limited, by giving hints that the partner--in this case, Daichi--is into it can often add to the scene. It also implies an intimacy and familiarity that adds to the emotion of the scene.

So… about that sexy language…

I stick to one hard and fast rule: just use ‘cock.’ Granted, there is a time and place when cock isn’t appropriate--like softer scenes or the character is a little shyer. I find words like “length” and, sometimes, “hardness” can be effective, but for the most part? Just use cock. Dick can also work, and it’s somewhere between “cock” and “penis” on the sexy scale, but words I find never work are things like “member” (it makes it sound like a period drama) “rod” or “shaft” (are we fellating auto parts?) or anything ridiculous like “noodle” or “staff.” (You laugh but I swear to Christ I have seen both of these before). {Admin Alyx’s addition: Shaft can work but usually only if you’re referring to a specific part of the penis and not as a euphemism for penis. Staff is only acceptable if both characters are mages and they’re making terrible puns.}

Vaginas get a little trickier. I really like ‘cunt’ because it’s just sexy to me. I prefer it to pussy. But some people don’t like either of those things. Sometimes it can help if you compartmentalize parts: clit, labia, vagina etc. Words like “opening” and “entrance” can work. “Wetness” is good for softer scenes (I tend to avoid using “wetness” and “hardness” excessively, though, as too many euphemisms and you start to sound very squicked out by sex itself and I refer you to Rule 4)

And those are Admin Emma’s Rules and Guidelines for Writing Smut! Once again, these are not hard and fast rules. Just what I’ve picked up from reading good smut and lots and lots of practice. I do recommend reading good stuff--not just fanfic. Published stuff too. Here are some recomendations:

The Boss series (a not-shitty take on the 50SoG concept of BDSM+Billionaire but, you know, not abusive garbage), as well as Penny and Ian’s stories (side story from the same universe as The Boss) by Abigail Barnette (also follow @jennytrout on here, I crib so many notes from her, she is my hero and my inspiration)

Fit by Rebekah Witherspoon (POC and chubby protagonist, which I am very very into)

Hot as Hades by Alisha Rai (Hysterical and very sexy take on the Persephone myth)

Asking For It/Begging for It by Lilah Pace (This is a great series, but full disclosure: it does deal with rape in a big way. The protagonist and the main love interest engage in (consensual) rape fantasy and it can get a little bit vivid, so if you’re triggered by that/can’t handle it at all, I don’t recommend this one. But if you can handle it, I think it’s great and the mains have great chemistry, and nothing nonconsensual actually happens on the page)

Sadly, these are all fairly heteronormative (The Boss series deals with both characters’ bisexuality in a big way, but the main couple is still a cis man and a cis woman) as I haven’t read a lot of great queer published erotica.

I’ll leave you with a list of For Your Information TMI Factoids:

The penis is not a magic missile that finds Prostates and G-Spots alike.

Most people with vaginas have trouble achieving orgasm through penetration alone; some can’t at all. Foreplay is key to pussy satisfaction!!

Remember the clitoris, people. The clitoris is your friend, but she’s sensitive, so treat her gently.

Penises don’t drip pre like a goddamn fountain. Some penises produce more than others, but it’s not going to gush all over the place

Lube and condoms are great. Consent is sexy. Never worry about ruining the mood with safety. Trust me--there is nothing sexier than a confident man asking me if he can kiss me.

Vajay doesn’t taste sweet… just trust me on this one. It does not taste sweet.

When in doubt remember the BDSM Creed: Safe, Sane, and Consensual

#admin talks #admin emma #writing tips #this is my legacy people #lol

[justsomewritingsandshit]

“Will You Stay?”

M’Baku x Fem!Princess!Reader

Length: 2340 words

Warnings: yeah, serious SPOILERS for BLACK PANTHER, Y/N is T’Challa’s other sister - obviously POC

The Jabari had separated themselves from the other four tribes long ago. They were the lone tribe not to join Wakanda, under the leadership of the first Black Panther. Instead, they went off into the mountains and built their own homes there – secluded from the rest of Wakanda. The Jabari stayed that way, secluded that is, and it allowed them to closely follow the way of those who came before them.

So, it was not until your brother’s coronation ceremony, that anyone even truly saw a member of the Jabari. Even you, a princess in your own right hadn’t seen them, despite your decades on Africa’s soil and your work as a Wakandan diplomat.

It had been M’Baku, the current leader of the Jabari, with several of his closest warriors. The Jabari Lord was a mountain of a man, so obviously a descendant of the mountain dwellers. He was as large and tall as his home, but with a rugged handsomeness too, that you hadn’t quite expected when you thought of someone called the ‘Great Gorilla’.

It was unfortunate that his attractiveness had then been marred by the words he had spewed. He spoke of disgrace, calling the Wakandan people traitors to their traditions. The ‘Great Gorilla’ had then shouted that your sixteen-year-old sister was not appropriate in spirit, that Shuri did not adhere to the traditions, and as such she should not be in charge of the advancements of Wakanda.

M’Baku then challenged T’Challa for his kingship, sending a roar of discontent through the watching crowd. The two men had battled for a what seemed like an age, both gaining several wounds and gashes to their bodies. They pushed closer and closer to the cliffside, teetering on the very mouth of the waterfall, before T’Challa forced M’Baku to concede – if only to ensure he lived to govern his people another day. M’Baku took his defeat like a true warrior, nodding to the king in belligerent respect before he was escorted back to his mountain by his warriors.

His dark eyes didn’t catch yours, but yours were firmly planted on his form until he was out of sight.

It seemed after T’Challa’s coronation, your brother’s life became as confusing and busy as it had after your father’s death. He was called away with Okoye and Nakia almost as soon as he had taken his throne. Taking Nakia, his ex-girlfriend, on a mission had made Shuri and yourself giggle, seeing as she had an odd power to unwittingly make T’Challa freeze in his actions when the two were in close proximity. The two of you provided mission assistance from the safety of Shuri’s lab in Wakanda, and everything was fine until your brother brought home ‘another broken white man’, also known as Agent Ross of the American CIA.

Shuri had commented slyly, “Perhaps he is starting a collection.”

“A pretty weird collection, but then again he needed a hobby.” You had quipped back quickly, before the two of you began working on your separate projects.

The issues hadn’t ended with the ‘broken white man’ though, in fact it only seemed to get worse. A man, who called himself Eric Killmonger, arrived with the dead body of Klaue – the man wanted for his crime in your country, that T’Challa had attempted to bring in during his mission. Eric spoke in an American accent, but proved himself to be of Wakandan blood, even revealing his parentage to be that of royalty.

It seemed your cousin had come home to Wakanda.

He immediately called for ritual combat, a chance to take the throne. Your heart had stopped at his words and was only awakened again (at a frightening speed) when he won. Killmonger had flung your older brother from the cliffside, and Nakia shepherded what was left of your family away, taking you to safety with Agent Ross, as she knew your lives were in danger if you had stayed.

She led you all up into the mountains, to seek sanctuary with the Jabari people.

M’Baku had lounged on his throne, making ill-timed jokes and commentary until he was offered the powers of the Black Panther. Nakia had stolen away the very last heart, watching as Killmonger apparently burned the rest of them. Your mother, the former queen Ramonda, had begged for M’Baku’s help, explaining (with pain oozing from her very soul) that her son had been killed. These words stirred M’Baku, and he ordered you all to follow him.

Pulling away a piece of heavy cloth, he revealed a sight most unexpected. Clinging to what was left of his life, and hidden under a blanket of snow, was T’Challa.

Nakia returned his gifts, in hopes it would return him to the living. Then you all kneeled over him, chanting the rituals words that you had witnessed only days before, ensuring he had contact with the ancestors before his return to this earthly plane. T’Challa did return, and you all wept in happiness.

Later, you thanked M’Baku for his actions. He gave you a look, which you would never reveal but sent shivers through your very being. “I did what was right, no thanks are necessary.”

Your family began to argue over the next actions to take, but it was ultimately decided that you were all going to take back Wakanda, by force if you had to.

The effort hadn’t gone over too well, with the border tribe backing Killmonger and only a few of the king’s guards on yours. At least until M’Baku arrived, with his warriors. They held back those who’d been ordered to kill T’Challa, with the Dora Milaje by their side. It felt like ages, but in the end; your side was victorious. Afterwards, T’Challa told you of Eric’s last wish – he got to see a Wakandan sunset, like his father had always wanted.

“In light of everything that’s occurred, I think it wise to send an ambassador to the Jabari.” T’Challa was sitting casually upon his throne, in a weekly meeting with his council, of which he asked for your attendance. You were suspicious, as usually he preferred you not to be in attendance – not after you threatened to ‘throw down’ when it had been suggested that the council set up a partner for your eventual marriage.

“I agree,” The river tribe lord spoke, “They have proven to be our allies, I say we welcome them into our politics with open arms. The past is the past.”

Ramonda, your mother, agreed, “The Jabari should not be isolated, they should be a part of Wakandan councils.” There were murmurs of agreement.

“However, the Jabari should have the choice to accept an ambassador into their homes, as well as the decision to be involved in our politics.” The lady of the mining tribe inserted, making a good point, “They will not accept us making such verdicts for them.”

T’Challa nodded, resting his fingertips to his lips as he thought through the words spoken. You could practically see him thinking, and then reaching his conclusion. It disturbed you at how quickly he came to such decisions. Though, perhaps T’Challa had already thought this through? Your eyes narrowed in suspicion. “Since Shuri and Nakia are already away, I suggest we send Y/N.” What? T’Challa’s eyes teased you slightly, but they still held a seriousness inside them. He was being truthful, “She already has had contact with the Lord M’Baku, and there is no one I trust more than my own sister.”

Your slack mouth snapped shut, all the kind words in the world wouldn’t sway you. You, live on a mountain? In the cold? “My King…”

“I think it a wonderful idea,” Your own mother agreeing? “Y/N, you are capable and diplomatic, no matter your own opinions on such matters.”

The remainder of the council nodded in agreement. The lady who headed the merchant tribe spoke then, “I put forward we send Princess Y/N to the Jabari. She can then offer them the choices we have discussed today, and remain there if Lord M’Baku agrees.”

T’Challa interrupted, “An escort will be needed, as well as a way to ensure Y/N has direct communication with us.”

It turned out, that those two things were easily sorted out, because you were at the gates of the Jabari tribe within the next day. Behind you was a member of the Dora Milaje, whom had been your personal guard for most events throughout your adulthood. The two of you were stopped at the gates by a guard, “What do you want?” His tone was gruff, but you weren’t offended; it was his duty, after all.

“We seek a council with Lord M’Baku,” Your words were clear and calm.

The guard eyed you warily but let you in. You were led to a familiar throne, M’Baku again lounging on it, looking the epitome of casual. Bowing, you announced yourself, “Lord M’Baku, I am Princess Y/N of-”

The Great Gorilla cut you off, “I know who you are. Why are you here?” He eyed you as if expecting another sudden call for aid.

“My king has asked me to come to you and offer the Jabari myself, as an ambassador of Wakanda. The king asks the Jabari to become involved in Wakanda councils, as the decisions made there can affect the Jabari.” You went on to explain fully the idea behind your sudden arrival.

M’Baku looked only vaguely interested but listened either way. When you were done, he muttered something to the guard to his left, who briskly walked out. “I will allow you to remain here, to be an ‘ambassador’, for one month. It is a probationary position. We will see if you are worth our time, after that.” You lifted your palm to stay your guard, who had stood straighter at the thinly veiled insult. “Limited uses of your ‘technology’ are to be used. We adhere to our traditions here, Princess.” The Gorilla watched you and your guard carefully, observing her hand tightening on her staff, and you realised that he was testing you both.

Your head tilted in understanding and acceptance, though your eyes glinted with a challenge. “Wakanda thanks you, my Lord M’Baku.” Yes, that was diplomatic.

M’Baku’s lips twitched, in an attempt to smother his amusement. “A room had been prepared for you.” It was a dismissal, but it wasn’t a rude one.

The Jabari ended up being both curious and closed off, an odd combination if any. They eyed you and your technology, but kept their distance. Instead, most of your time was spent with the Jabari warriors and their king. You learned from the warriors, as their skills and fighting styles were different to those taught to you in Wakanda.

M’Baku often joined to watch you end up on your back, laughing heartily at your failures. To be fair, though, you’ve never been much of a warrior. At some point he decided to teach you moves that would work more with your height and body type. His guards watched the two of you diligently, ensuring you were not going to harm their king. “…Then, bring your arm up.” His hands were large and warm against your skin.

Slowly, you mimicked the motions, “Like this?” You did the move again, but faster.

He nodded, impressed with how quickly you were picking up what he taught you. “In battle, you would be dead. You must move even faster to survive.”

Your eyes struggled to not roll, “In battle I have my blasters, and a variety of tech to save my ‘slow’ body.”

M’Baku grunted, seeming to ignore your argument. The guard closest to you looked to be smiling, but you couldn’t be too sure as M’Baku’s hulking body removed him from your sight. “Do the move again.”

When the month came to a close, you felt you had not accomplished much with the Jabari. Assuming that you’d find yourself back in Wakanda by the next morning, you began to pack away the items you’d decorated your temporary room with. You were packing up some carvings a few sweet (and uncaring) Jabari children had made for you, when M’Baku asked to enter your room. You consented.

“You plan to leave?” There was an attempt to hide his unhappiness at such news, but you saw it either way.

“I assumed that you would no longer need me here, Lord M’Baku.” The next item into your bag was the pair of boots Shuri had sent to you from California. They were what she called ‘Ugg’s’, which you assumed was short for ‘ugly’ – they weren’t repulsive, but they did look rather plain to you. “You seem reluctant to even talk about the benefits of Wakandan technology, and your people reflect your distaste.” Next, was a beautiful painting of you, done by the children with paints made from pigments found in their mountain. It had one eye bigger than the other, but it was still dear to you. “I was supposed to talk with you about upcoming legislation, but you thwart any discussions of politics I try to bring up.”

M’Baku’s silence ended at those words, “Fine.” You thought him to be acquiescing to your leave, but he surprised you. “If you’ll stay, I will consider it all.”

If you stayed? Why would he consider it, if you stayed? You met his intense eyes, and there you saw an emotion that you hadn’t even considered to ever be there. Desire, longing, something very close to wanting… “Lord M’Baku…” What could you say? That you didn’t return his feelings? You couldn’t, because you definitely did. That it wasn’t appropriate? It was, you were a princess and him a lord, it was a most appropriate match. That you were scared? You were, but your mother always told you that most adventures in life came with a fair amount of fear.

He didn’t give you more time to talk yourself out of anything, “Will you stay?”

“I… yes.”

M’Baku smiled, “I’ll expect to see you tomorrow morning, I’ll be calling a meeting.”

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By Stephanie Ellis

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